Reaction Engines Precooler Passes Hypersonic Test

Credit: Reaction Engines
Reaction Engines’ precooler has successfully run at Mach 5 temperatures, validating for the first time the capability of the novel heat exchanger design to operate at hypersonic flight conditions for atmospheric and space access applications. The breakthrough test is pivotal to Reaction’s goal of...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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